what is lumbago? and how to treat it successfully?

Answer 1

Lumbago is a term used to refer to the symptom of low back pain. The primary symptom is low back pain, but the pain may also extend to the buttocks, thigh(s) and leg(s) in either a uni- or bi- lateral fashion (but usually only on one side). If the primary symptom is leg pain, then the symptoms are usually called sciatica rather than lumbago.

Lumbago may also be accompanied by other symptoms and signs such as loss of sensation (usually the sole of the foot and posterior aspect of the calf region) and motor function (usually loss of plantar flexion of the foot and toes as well as a diminished ankle jerk reflex) in some areas and back stiffness (pain and rigidity upon movement of the lumbrosacral part of the spine). Other signs include reduced ability to walk or raise one's foot once straightened.

The cause of back aches is difficult to assess, but it is thought that the most common cause of low back pain is muscle strain or other soft tissue problem. Other common causes of lumbago include lumbar disc herniation, a degenerative disc disease, or other disc problems. Weak stomach muscles and weak back muscles are thought to increase the stress on the back and contribute to back pain.

Answer 2

Lumbago is pain in the lumbar spine (the lower back) caused by muscle strain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or a herniated disk. The treatment depends on the cause which in turn must be diagnosed by a licensed health care provider. Because there are several causes it would take too long and take up too much space to list treatments.

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Answer 3

Lumbago is a term used to refer to the symptom of low back pain. The primary symptom is low back pain, but the pain may also extend to the buttocks, thigh(s) and leg(s) in either a uni- or bi- lateral fashion (but usually only on one side). If the primary symptom is leg pain, then the symptoms are usually called sciatica rather than lumbago.

Lumbago may also be accompanied by other symptoms and signs such as loss of sensation (usually the sole of the foot and posterior aspect of the calf region) and motor function (usually loss of plantar flexion of the foot and toes as well as a diminished ankle jerk reflex) in some areas and back stiffness (pain and rigidity upon movement of the lumbrosacral part of the spine). Other signs include reduced ability to walk or raise one's foot once straightened.

The cause of back aches is difficult to assess, but it is thought that the most common cause of low back pain is muscle strain or other soft tissue problem. Other common causes of lumbago include lumbar disc herniation, a degenerative disc disease, or other disc problems. Weak stomach muscles and weak back muscles are thought to increase the stress on the back and contribute to back pain.

There are many non-surgical means of managing low back pain. Typical approaches include the use of NSAIDs, physiotherapy and, if needed, one or two days of bed rest at the onset of severe pain. If the pain is severe and continues more than a few weeks or months, or if there may be permanent loss of function of the limb(s) involved, surgical options may be considered.

Answer 4

Lumbago is lower back pain. Try a chiropracter, or an osteopath that does manipulations. Ice for 10 minutes on, 20 minutes off ... DO NOT use heat. That will make it worse.

Answer 5

From what I understand, lumbago is kind of a broad trem for back pain that they can't figure out the cause of. Physical therapy works in a lot but not all cases.

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what is lumbago? and how to treat it successfully?

Answer 7

Lumbago is a term used to refer to the symptom of low back pain. The primary symptom is low back pain, but the pain may also extend to the buttocks, thigh(s) and leg(s) in either a uni- or bi- lateral fashion (but usually only on one side).

If the primary symptom is leg pain, then the symptoms are usually called sciatica rather than lumbago.

Lumbago may also be accompanied by other symptoms and signs such as loss of sensation (usually the sole of the foot and posterior aspect of the calf region) and motor function (usually loss of plantar flexion of the foot and toes as well as a diminished ankle jerk reflex) in some areas and back stiffness (pain and rigidity upon movement of the lumbrosacral part of the spine). Other signs include reduced ability to walk or raise one's foot once straightened.

The cause of back aches is difficult to assess, but it is thought that the most common cause of low back pain is muscle strain or other soft tissue problem.

Other common causes of lumbago include lumbar disc herniation, a degenerative disc disease, or other disc problems. Weak stomach muscles and weak back muscles are thought to increase the stress on the back and contribute to back pain.

There are many non-surgical means of managing low back pain. Typical approaches include the use of NSAIDs, physiotherapy and, if needed, one or two days of bed rest at the onset of severe pain.

If the pain is severe and continues more than a few weeks or months, or if there may be permanent loss of function of the limb(s) involved, surgical options may be considered.

Answer 8

A painful condition of the lower back, as one resulting from muscle strain or a slipped disk.

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Answer 10

Low back pain/depends on the cause maybe disc protrusion tuberculosis or simple muscle strain.